Invergordon 1996 Aged 24 Years Private Cellars Selection Single Grain Scotch Whisky – The Whisky Cellar (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 48.6% Age: 24 Years Country: Scotland
Cask Number(s): 18278
Date of Distilling: 02/1996
Date of Bottling: 08/2020
Matured In: an ex-Bourbon Barrel
Un-Chillfiltered
Invergordon was opened in 1960 and primarily makes grain whisky for the Whyte & MacKay blends.The distillery produces about 40 million litres of spirit each year making it one of the world’s largest producers. Using primarily American oak and European oak casks the whisky is often sold to independent bottlers for single cask releases of one of the finest grain whiskies produced.
The Whisky Cellar was founded by Keith Bonnington, a Keeper of the Quaich this Edinburgh based company are bottlers of small batch selections of single cask whisky. “We are a flavour diversity driven bottler and our core message is that, if we love the spirit enough, we will bottle it, irrespective of age, region, cask type or style. We want to bring to market extremely high-quality one-off whiskies which represent good value to the consumer.” said Bonnington. Bonnington works with a panel of tasting experts to ensure only the very best whiskies are bottled for The Whisky Cellar. Between them, the panel has over 200 years experience. So, you know these single cask whiskies must be good!
This single grain single cask whisky was distilled at the Invergordon Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland. It was placed in a ex Bourbon barrel; and left to mature of 24 years before being bottled at 48.6% ABV. Only 188 bottles were produced for world wide distribution.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Buttery pastries, creme caramel, honey puffs cereal.
Palate: Banana bread, tropical fruits, milk chocolate and creamy vanilla.
Finish: Vanilla creme patisserie and warm baking spices.
